INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL FIELD TECHNICIAN

Power-Generation-and-Distribution-Services; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Power-Generation-and-Distribution-Services is seeking experienced Industrial Electrical Field Technicians to test, troubleshoot, commission, maintain and repair critical electrical systems across multiple industries. You will solve problems, work safely, support teammates, and complete jobs with dedication.

Travel is 95% domestically to customer sites, substations, marine vessels, and generator locations. You will read diagrams and manufacturer docs, and perform maintenance on high-, medium-,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2-4 years of electrical/industrial maintenance or field service experience.
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Knowledge of safe work practices in electrical environments.
• Willingness to travel 95% domestically.
• OSHA 30, NFPA 70E, CPR/AED, and LOTO training or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with substations or industrial power environments (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, startup, preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Work on low, medium, and high-voltage equipment including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, generators, relays, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
• Use laptops, tablets, testing software, and Microsoft Office to complete electronic reports and communicate project information.
• Travel throughout the United States supporting customer projects.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Read electrical diagrams

Customer communication

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school (Electrical/Power Systems)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Position Overview

At PGDS, we solve electrical problems. Every project is different and every day brings a new challenge. Our customers depend on us to test, troubleshoot, commission, maintain, repair, and restore critical electrical systems across a wide range of industries. We are looking for experienced Industrial Electrical Field Technicians who enjoy solving problems, working safely, supporting their teammates, and doing whatever it takes to successfully complete the job.

Travel: 95% Domestic Travel Required

What You'll Do

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, testing, commissioning, startup, preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs, and modifications.
• Work on low, medium, and high-voltage electrical equipment including switchgear, transformers, circuit breakers, MCCs, VFDs, PLCs, generators, protective relays, and power distribution systems.
• Read and interpret electrical drawings, schematics, one-line diagrams, and manufacturer documentation.
• Use laptops, tablets, testing software, and Microsoft Office to complete electronic reports and communicate project information.
• Travel throughout the United States supporting customer projects.

Travel Requirement

• 95% domestic travel is mandatory.
• Extended travel assignments (multi-day / multi-week) are common.
• Work is performed at customer industrial facilities, substations, marine vessels, and generator sites.
• Must be comfortable working away from home frequently.

What We're Looking For

• 3-7 years of industrial electrical, field service, commissioning, maintenance, or power systems experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers and coworkers.
• Willingness to perform a variety of electrical work based on customer needs.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Background

• Technical school in Electrical, Power Systems, Substation, Relay Technology, or Utility Lineman
• Experience in substation or industrial power environments
• Exposure to protective relays and secondary injection testing
• Familiarity with Siemens, Eaton, SEL, GE Multilin equipment
• Experience working with VFDs and PLC-controlled systems

Essential Physical Functions

• Stand up to 10-12 hours per shift.
• Walk throughout industrial facilities.
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Kneel, squat, crawl, and bend.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Work around energized equipment.
• Work in confined spaces.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 2-4 years of electrical, industrial maintenance, or field service experience
• Ability to read and interpret single-line diagrams and electrical schematics
• Demonstrated understanding of safe work practices in electrical environments
• Ability to travel 95% domestically
• Required Safety and Training (Must Be Obtained Within First 30 Days of Employment if Not Already Held)
• OSHA 30
• NFPA 70E (Arc Flash Safety Training)
• CPR / AED Certification
• Lockout / Tagout (LOTO)

Why PGDS

If you enjoy solving problems, learning new skills, working with great teammates, and taking pride in helping customers keep their operations running, PGDS offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a difference every day.